"If you heard Yacht Club was named best cocktail bar in the country last summer, you may not believe us when we say this is a dive. Sure, dive bars don’t typically use fennel vinegar in their cocktails or serve a roster of natural wines. But at its core, this is a mismatched stools, Christmas lights up year-round, $3.50 High Life, grab a Jack & Coke with a hot dog for $9 type of place. They just happen to have cocktail nerds and choosy wine enthusiasts alongside beer dudes as regulars. Not sure how to get in? Look for the black flag with the white skull and enter through the curtain." - Allyson Reedy